Why go
- Statutory city in Upper Austria, Austria.
- Served by Linz Airport (LNZ).
History
Linz is the capital of Upper Austria and third-largest city in Austria. Located on the river Danube, the city is in the far north of Austria, 30 km (19 mi) south of the border with Czechia. As of 1 January 2024, the city has a population of 214,064. It is the seventh-largest of all cities on the river Danube.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 8 direct destinations
- Austrian Airlines OS (Dash 8-400, Embraer 190, CRJ-700, D38) · 3 routes: Duesseldorf*, Frankfurt*, Vienna*
- Air Berlin AB (A320, A321) · 2 routes: Heraklion, Palma de Mallorca*
- Lufthansa Cargo LH (Dash 8-400, CRJ-700, Embraer 190) · 2 routes: Duesseldorf*, Frankfurt
- Niki HG (A320, A321) · 2 routes: Heraklion, Palma de Mallorca
- SunExpress XQ (737-800) · 2 routes: Antalya, Salzburg
- Ryanair FR (737-800) · 1 route: London
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Linz Airport (LNZ); 8 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: LNZ has direct flights to 8 destinations on 6 airlines (incl. Duesseldorf, Frankfurt, Heraklion, Palma de Mallorca, Antalya…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Landing place Linz - Nibelungen, 1 km); routes include Kreuzfahrt Süd-Ost, Donaubus Ottensheim–Linz, Drahtseilbrücke Ottensheim.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Linz, Austria. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.